Gastrointestinal: Anatomy of the Upper GI System Flashcards
1
Q
what structure around the lips prevents drooling?
A
orbicularis oris
2
Q
what is the oral mucosa covered in?
A
stratified squamous epithelium
3
Q
what muscles is the tongue made out of?
A
skeletal muscle
4
Q
what are the finger-like structures on the tongue referred to?
A
papilla
5
Q
what are the names of the 3 types of papilla found in the tongue?
A
foliate papillae
vallate papillae
fungiform papillae
6
Q
what helps position of the bolus for mastication?
A
buccinator (cheek muscle)
7
Q
what is the pharynx lined with?
A
non-keratinised stratified squamous mucosa
8
Q
what guides the bolus away from the mid-line laryngeal inlet?
A
uvula of the soft palate
epiglottis
9
Q
what are the muscles of mastication?
A
masseter temporalis
medial pterygoid
lateral pterygoid
